Ari Owens
"I’m here to make the planet a happier and healthier place to live!"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 957 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO14whole food mealsconsumed
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UP TO28zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO14meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO30milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO85pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO540gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO3.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO2.0conversationswith people
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UP TO1.0petitionsigned
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UP TO210minutesspent outdoors
Ari's actions
A Call to Sustainability
Sign a Petition
I will sign petitions in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
Water
Watch The Story of Bottled Water
I will watch The Story of Bottled Water to learn more about bottled water's impacts on the environment.
Consumption and Economy
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Water
Say No to Plastic
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. This week, I'll say "no" to plastic bags at the store and plastic straws in all of my drinks.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Consumption and Economy
Watch a Documentary
I will watch one of the films suggested in the additional resources and discuss it with friends or family.
Ecological Principles
Reduce My Footprint
I will calculate my ecological footprint and talk with my family or roommates about way we can reduce our negative enviromental impact.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
Ecological Principles
Practice Gratitude for Earth
This week, I will spend 30 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Transportation
Research Better Transportation
I will research one of the solutions presented in this week's session on Transportation and see if there are any groups in my community already doing this work.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 30 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to 84.81 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Ecological Principles
Recycle Everything I Can
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community this week.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day this week.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 4 meal(s) with zero waste each day this week.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) free of processed foods each day this week.
A Call to Sustainability
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a movie about a sustainability issue I would like to know more about.
A Call to Sustainability
Talk To Others
I will tell 2 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.
Ecological Principles
Research Renewable Energy Options
I will find out if my local utilities offer an option for supporting renewable energy investment.
A Call to Sustainability
Pay Attention to Current Events
I will watch or read the news each day this week with a specific focus on sustainability issues and happenings.
A Call to Sustainability
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Ecological Principles
Advocate for Sustainability
I will contact local officials and city leaders this week to challenge them to support sustainability policies.
Ecological Principles
Support Pollution Reduction
I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
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